U21 World League

Manuel Ursua
Spectators: 7845 (Terracing: 5885, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) After 7 played minutes FC Luck got a freekick which was hit by Gheorghe Comăneci. Torsten Vallengren who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 8thth minute tested the skills of Nicu Mincu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 10 minutes into the match, FC Luck's goal looked a bit too open when Torsten Vallengren came free, but Nicu Mincu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 10 minutes into the game, Cristi Aaxiniei was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Luck's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave River CBBA the free kick. The supporters of River CBBA booed when FC Luck was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristi Aaxiniei didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, FC Luck's Nicu Mincu got control of the ball when Torsten Vallengren tried to sneak it across the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, FC Luck's goal looked a bit too open when Torsten Vallengren came free, but Nicu Mincu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling George Huștiu in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ubaldo Matildo Fillol prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 18 played minutes FC Luck got a freekick which was hit by George Huștiu. FC Luck's Nicu Mincu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save FC Luck from getting a goal against them. FC Luck's Nicu Mincu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Firmin Abenda in the 24th minute of play. A collision led to River CBBA getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Alejandro Montenegro hit a great ball. FC Luck's Nicu Mincu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rene Houseman in the 30th minute of play. Torsten Vallengren could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Nicu Mincu made a huge save. In the 43rd minute, FC Luck's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Khairul Swee fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eduard Mutu made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rene Houseman in the 57th minute of play forced FC Luck's goalkeeper Nicu Mincu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicu Mincu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Torsten Vallengren in the 59th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Torsten Vallengren in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nicu Mincu saved FC Luck from getting behind. After a rather tough play, FC Luck's Eduard Mutu got a free kick in the 62nd minute. A hard shot 66 in the game by Eduard Mutu from a close distance when the talented Ubaldo Matildo Fillol managed to make a qualified save. River CBBA's players were relieved. A collision led to River CBBA getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Jairo Abadie hit a great ball. River CBBA's Jonatán Maidana was substituted for Min Abenda. The supporters of FC Luck booed when River CBBA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jairo Abadie didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st match minute, FC Luck was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by George Huștiu to maneuver through the defense. After 73 played minutes FC Luck got a freekick which was hit by Silviu Bădila. Thanks to some nice moves Gheorghe Comăneci could shoot a difficult shot in the 76th minute, which Ubaldo Matildo Fillol however easily saved by the left post. Gavril Neicu hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Gheorghe Comăneci received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Ubaldo Matildo Fillol tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Firmin Abenda kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 90th minute George Huștiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ubaldo Matildo Fillol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gavril Neicu charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gavril Neicu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, FC Luck's Gelu Bulă got a free kick in the 95th minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the FC Luck players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for River CBBA.